Overview

Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace. More organizations and project professionals than ever are embracing agile tools and frameworks as they aim to increase the success of – and return on investment from – projects and other change initiatives. Key benefits often attributed to agile include improved revenue and speed to market, developing the right product/ solution (through iterative development and incremental delivery) and increased collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Based on the Agile Business Consortium’s Agile Project Framework, AgilePM guidance offers a practical, scalable and repeatable methodology that achieves an ideal balance between the standards, rigour and visibility required for good project management, and the fast-pace, change and empowerment provided by agile. Accredited training and certification will help individuals to: Deliver quicker, cost-effective and low risk change by embracing a tried and tested agile approach to project management.

  • Understand the background of agile in project management and the differences compared to traditional / alternative approaches.
  • Adopt the core principles, concepts and processes required for successful agile projects.
  • Apply the AgilePM approach to projects and embrace an evolutionary development approach for more effective solutions.
  • Boost communication and stakeholder engagement skills critical for successful projects.
  • Understand the different management styles needed for successful agile projects compared to traditional projects.
  • Become an informed member of a project team using AgilePM practices.

Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the leading framework and certification for agile project management.

What are the key things you will learn?

  • The underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile.
  • The lifecycle of an Agile project, including alternative configurations.
  • The products produced during an Agile project and their purpose.
  • The techniques used and their benefits and limitations.
  • The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project.

Exam Format:

  • Multiple choice format
  • 50 questions per paper
  • 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
  • 40 minutes duration
  • Closed book

Watch the Agile Project Management video here: https://vimeo.com/230611571?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=68422963

APMG

Agenda

  • The AgilePM scheme aims to address the needs of those working in a project-focused environment who want to be agile.

    Based on the proven fundamentals within the Agile Business Consortium’s Agile Project Framework, the certification provides the ability to deliver Agile projects in organizations requiring standards, rigour and visibility around project management, while at the same time enabling the fast pace, change and empowerment provided by Agile.

    The course will:

    • Explain how to lay the foundations for successful agile projects
    • Explain how an agile project is managed
    • Clarify the different management styles needed for successful agile projects (compared to “traditional” projects)
    • Provide integration with PRINCE2® and other project management methodologies/frameworks.
    • Practising project managers.
    • Agile team members looking to become Agile Project Managers .
    • Individuals pursuing the AgilePM Practitioner Certificate.
    • Certified Professionals AgilePM Foundation.
    • Agile team members who want to become Agile Project Managers.

  • Most, if not all, AgilePM accredited training organizations include the examinations as part of the associated training course.

    For those who self-study, the exams can be taken anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your home or workplace, with online proctoring.  A proctor will access your exam as you take it to monitor the exam environment through your computer’s desktop, webcam and microphone.

    Once you have booked an exam, you will be given a registration email to schedule an appointment with your live proctor via our Candidate Portal. Our online proctoring system allows you to take your exam anytime as sessions are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, please click here.

    APMG also administers a limited number of public exam sessions at some of our regional offices. Click here for further information and to book an exam.

  • You can always access all your electronic certificates and badges via the APMG Candidate Portal. Once you have logged on to the Candidate Portal, click on the ‘Badges and Certificates’ option from the menu bar at the top of screen. From here you should click on the ‘Create Badge/Certificate’ button. This will take you to the Credly platform to create and account and download your badge and certificate.

    Step-by-step guidance is available to download from the ‘Badges and Certificates’ area in your Candidate Portal.

    Electronic certificates are environmentally friendly, but you can print the certificate yourself at home or work, if required.

    If you have any problems with accessing your digital certificate, please contact our Customer Interaction Team – servicedesk@apmg-international.com

Sponsorship

We are now taking bookings for our wide range of sponsorship and exhibition packages; we also offer bespoke packages tailored for your organisation.

Why Sponsor and Exhibit at this event:

✓ Network with key decision makers across the construction and housing industries
✓ Meet your target audience in the Sector
✓ Listen and Learn from leading industry experts across the Sector
✓ Opportunity to demonstrate your products or services
✓ Speak alongside industry leading experts
✓ Work with your dedicated account manager to generate the maximum amount of leads

Exhibition and Sponsorship Packages:

Strategic Headline Sponsor:

  • 20-minute speaking slot followed by Q&A
  • 3x2m Exhibition Space (In the Refreshments and Catering room)
  • Pre show marketing email to all registered delegates
  • Post show inclusion on presentation email
  • Branding on Website and Event Guide (Logo and 100 Word Profile)
  • A4 Insert or A4 Chair Drop
  • 5 Delegate Conference Passes
  • 1 Speaker Pass

Key Supporter Package:

  • 20-minute speaking slot followed by Q&A
  • Branding on Website and Event Guide (Logo and 100 Word Profile)
  • A4 Insert or Chair Drop
  • 1 Speaker Pass
  • 2 Delegate Conference Passes

Exhibition Stand:

  • 3x2m Exhibition Space (In the Refreshments and Catering room)
  • Power, Wifi, Table and 2 Chairs (If required)
  • Branding on Website and Event Guide (Logo and 100 Word Profile)
  • 2 Delegate Conference Passes
  • 1 Stand Manager Pass

Insert or Chair Drop:

  • 1 Delegate Conference Pass
  • A4 insert into delegate pack or A4 Chair Drop

For more information or to discuss the available option please call 0203 961 5002 or email Sponsorship@GovernmentEvents.co.uk 

Pricing
  • Online Fee: £1375+VAT